GE GTH20SBBSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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USE OF EXTENSION CORDSBecause of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against theuse of an extension cord.However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the UnitedStates) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a groundingtype plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENTConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions2IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:This refrigerator must be properly installedand located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used.Do not allow children to climb, stand or hangon the shelves in the refrigerator. They coulddamage the refrigerator and seriously injurethemselves.Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezercompartment when hands are damp or wet.Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or anyother appliance.In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid contact with the moving parts of theejector mechanism, or with the heatingelement located on the bottom of the icemaker.Do not place fingers or hands on the automaticicemaking mechanism while the refrigeratoris plugged in.Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;clearances between the doors and betweenthe doors and cabinet are necessarily small.Be careful closing doors when children arein the area.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning andmaking repairs.NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing beperformed by a qualified individual.Setting the controls to the O (off) position doesnot remove power to the light circuit. On somemodels, only the refrigerator control has aO (off) setting.Do not refreeze frozen foods which havethawed completely.PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATORChild entrapment and suffocation are notproblems of the past. Junked or abandonedrefrigerators are still dangerous…even if theywill sit for “just a few days.” If you are gettingrid of your old refrigerator, please follow theinstructions below to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your OldRefrigerator or Freezer:Take off the doors.Leave the shelves in place so that childrenmay not easily climb inside.RefrigerantsAll refrigeration products contain refrigerants,which under federal law must be removed priorto product disposal. If you are getting rid of anold refrigeration product, check with the companyhandling the disposal about what to do.